New Job Health Care Coordinator 1 - Underfill In Nevada
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| HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR 1 - UNDERFILL |
HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR 1 - UNDERFILL
Company : State of Nevada
Salary : $46,500 - $68,633 a year
Location : Nevada
Full Description
HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR 1 - UNDERFILL - Requisition ID: 15083
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: 6/9/2023
Geographical Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division: DHHS - HEALTH CARE FINANCING & POLICY
Business Unit: HR-HEALTH CARE FIN & POLICY
Work Type: PERMANENT
- Pay Grade: GRADE 32
Salary Range: $46,499.76 - $68,632.56
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: 775 684-0151
Email: [email protected]
Position Description
This position's duties will fall primarily under the Facility Outreach and Community Integration Services (FOCIS)/Money Follows the Person (MFP) unit located at the Las Vegas Medicaid District Office. FOCIS is a program created by the State of Nevada in response to the Federal Olmstead Decision. This mandate requires that individuals residing in nursing facilities, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers be given the opportunity to explore resources as an alternative to living within an institution. This position will assist walk-ins in the District Office lobbies to provide the recipient information regarding benefits and to troubleshoot complicated access to care issues. Health Care Coordinators (HCC’s) evaluate individuals referred to the medical services program and provide ongoing case management services to Medicaid eligible clients; evaluate the need for medical services, treatment, equipment and supplies and authorize payment; screen individuals to determine appropriate level of care in nursing homes; review programs and participate in program development. Health Care Coordinators in this position use multiple databases to research recipient data, eligibility information, and computer system interface issues.
Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and activities are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
To view full class specifications, visit: http://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/12/12-332spc(9).pdf
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker or professional licensure or certification in a medical specialty applicable to the assignment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Special Requirements
- A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
- Candidates must submit to background checks and fingerprinting upon appointment.
- Professional Licensure or certification as a social worker, nurse on in a medical specialty issued by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Nevada at the time of appointment. Incumbents must maintain professional licensure or certification in their specialty as a condition of continuing employment.
- This position is required to travel up to 50% of the time
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.